Sections of the public had time and again opposed Joe’s uncouth behavior and even dictated his terms of operation. Unfortunately, Joe Arpaio never took any of the allegations lodged against him lightly and so he took to the corridors of justice for legal protection.

The pressure kept piling on Arpaio and his department and it is in 2007 that the county boss did the unthinkable. Joe sent his officers to arrest Jim Larkin and Michael Lacey on one dark night because they had disclosed some vital information on an on-going jury inquiry. It is only later that it got discovered that Lacey and Larking who are journalists have uncovered some truths about Arpaio.

The Lacey and Larkin Frontera Fund came shortly after and has gotten used by Jim and Michael to support other organizations fighting for the rights of immigrants in Arizona. Jim and Michael’s organization has become a beacon of hope to people and communities that felt left out for decades.

Michael and Jim, through the Frontera Fund, have been doing anything and everything to ensure that individuals like Joe Arpaio have their day in court. Indeed, their efforts are paying off as Arpaio, before his presidential pardon, was a resident of the prison’s system. Therefore, there is some truth in the notion that justice delayed is not justice denied.

President Trump, after releasing Joe has caused a significant stir in Arizona, but the likes of Lacey and Larkin remain unshaken. The duo is back to what it does best, active journalism.

These two individuals not only want to restore sanity to the many institutions in Arizona but also want to prove to the world that anarchy is easy to conquer provided that there is a lot of unity and a level of commitment to the same. Read more: Jim Larkin | Twitter and Michael Lacey | Crunchbase

Jim and Lacey met in 1972 and since then the two parties have forged a partnership that is not easy to break. The team of Lacey and Larkin has always believed in the freedom of speech and expression and that is why they are using their new website to advocate for the same. Therefore, Jim Larkin and Michael Lacey are men extraordinaire.

Michael Lacey and Jim Larkin are back to the headlines. This time not for Arpaio or any human rights related issue but because of an arrest that has been made. The two veteran journalists were in April arrested by the FBI and are now facing multiple counts of money laundering.

A website they previously owned was also pulled down by the government agency. Backpage.com was one of the websites they owned but sold it in 2015. Despite selling it, it seems that their activities using it have come back to haunt them. Read more: Jim Larkin | Twitter and Michael Lacey | Crunchbase

When news of their arrest broke out, it was highly anticipated that they would be charged with “sex trafficking” but this did not happen. The official charge sheet released by the department of justice show that they will be facing 93 counts among them money laundering but there is no charge for sex trafficking.

Activists led by the wife of former presidential aspirant John McCain have been critics of the website operation terming it as a platform where Lacey and Larkin encourage “sell children for sex.” Cindy McCain was pleased with the swoop done on the owners and offices of backpage.com an even seemed to be aware of more details about the reason for the arrest immediately after Lacey and Larkin were arrested.

The McCain family now seem to be celebrating the arrest and according to the Front Page Confidential, there is a high chance that they have a contribution to the arrest.

Front Page Confidential is a new website that Lacey and Larkin launched in 2017 and is going to focus on the First Amendment issues. The arrest seems to be an attempt to shut them up.

According to their lawyer, it goes against the law and constitution to deny people the freedom of speech which is guaranteed by the constitution. Even as they face charges, they see the hand of an oppressive regime trying to take back the gains made in guaranteeing the people freedom of speech.

This group of minorities has been a target of unfair treatment by the authorities for a long time. In Maricopa County, the former Sheriff Joe Arpaio administered over the worst treatment of immigrants families in the county. Hundreds of them were tortured and even killed in concentration camps he had established to deal with illegal immigration.

In response to President Donald Trump’s recent pardon of Joe Arpaio, the controversial ex-Sheriff of Maricopa County, the former heads of the Phoenix New Times, Jim Larkin and Michael Lacey, recently spoke out admonishing the decision. This proves to be a continuation of the longstanding feud between “America’s Toughest Sheriff” and the newspapermen.

It was ten years ago this fall that Sheriff Joe Arpaio had Jim Larkin and Michael Lacey arrested at their homes in response to a release of information in the Phoenix New Times regarding a grand jury that was said to be investigating them. When speaking with the media, Jim Larkin unleashed a furious take on President Trump’s decision, labeling it the “perfect marriage of two corrupt individuals.”

Over the course of his 24 year reign, Joe Arpaio initiated or participated in a number of horrific incidents and human rights violations, including implementing the infamous “tent city,” which he referred to as a concentration camp, as well as the misappropriation of over $100 million in funds, and the harassment of countless Latino men and women, which ultimately led to the $70 million Melendres v. Arpaio class action lawsuit.

Jim and Michael clashed with Sheriff Joe Arpaio on a number of occasions throughout his career due to their exposure of his crimes in their Phoenix New Times newspaper. During his final run for reelection, Joe Arpaio was unsuccessful, and it is speculated, that due to his acknowledgement that the end was near, he endorsed Donald Trump during his candidacy; a move that was thought to be foolish due to the fact that he was not considered to be a real contender, but one that ultimately paid dividends for the former Sheriff of Maricopa County.

Jim Larkin, when speaking to the media, discussed the fact that he always knew that he and Michael Lacey’s battle with Joe Arpaio would escalate to a level exceeding a simple back and forth due to the fact that their reporting made them a “constant thorn in his side.”

At the time of the inaugural issue, Jim Larkin and Michael Lacey had already dropped out from Arizona State University, and with Jim Larking acting as Chief Executive Officer, and Michael Lacey acting as executive editor, they quickly began building their Phoenix New Times brand, eventually expanding to a massive 17 publications that would stretch from coast to coast in the United States.

In 2013, after a legal battle with Maricopa County that spanned several years, Jim Larkin and Michael Lacey won their lawsuit and were ultimately paid $3.75 million; the proceeds of which they used to create the Jim Larkin and Michael Lacey Frontera Fund.

Today, the duo has moved on from the massive empire they built with the New Times, and have begun focusing their efforts on their new publication entitled Front Page Confidential.

For a long time, the United States has been at the forefront in championing for migrant, human and civil rights. This incredible endeavor and service to humanity are owed to the numerous organizations that have emerged in the country over the years.

One such body is the American Immigration Council, which is devoted towards honoring the country’s immigrant past while shaping her immigrant future. The organization is committed to forming a 21st-century vision of the American Immigrant experience through communication, litigation, research, and policy analysis.

In fact, through analysis and research, the council facilitates the development of rational and fair immigration policies that display critical American values.

Court Process

The council utilizes the courts to stand up for immigrants’ rights and demand for a fair judicial process. In this case, it strives to attain fairness and justice for immigrants under the American Law.

The American Immigration Council has earned a name for itself when it comes to delivering groundbreaking litigations that hold the American government accountable for unlawful implementation, restrictive interpretations and conduct of the law.

Cultural Exchange

Through cultural exchange, the organization connects American enterprises with the international market of both ideas and innovation. It finances trainees and interns for programs that secure the cultural richness and prosperity of an internationally engaged society.

In this case, the council’s professionals offer direct training and support to host attorneys, communities, and participants involved in the Exchange Visitor Program.

A Detailed Look at the Larkin & Lacey Frontera Fund

The Larkin & Frontera Fund is dedicated towards supporting groups that champion for migrant, civil and human rights. Additionally, it advocates civic participation rights and the freedom of speech all over Arizona.

To start the Larkin &Lacey Frontera Fund, Michael Lacey and Jim Larkin put in their $3.75 million settlement resulting from their arrest by Sherriff Joe Arpaio on October 18, 2007.

The Maricopa County sheriff arrested both renowned journalists at their homes late in the night. In addition, they were jailed after unveiling the existence of proceedings by the grand jury that sought their notes/records on articles about the Maricopa County sheriff.

The grand jury orders also demanded to know the identity of all citizens who read stories regarding the sheriff online via New Times. Michael Lacey and Jim Larkin sought justice by suing the Maricopa County, which led to the settlement.